Table Saw Dovetail Jig Downloadable Plan

Overview

If you like the look of hand-cut dovetails, but don't have time (or patience) for all the meticulous work it takes to create them, then try this table saw method which uses a sliding dovetail sled to cut 90 percent of each joint. The jig cuts dovetails far faster than you can cut them by hand, and you can size the pins and tails and customize their spacing to suit just about any project - join drawer sides, build a box or small chest, etc.

With care and a bit of practice, you can produce large or medium sized, "furniture grade" 8° dovetails in both hard and soft woods. However, I think the jig is best for quickly cutting workmanlike joints that are serviceable for jobs like joining parts for tool chests and totes, drawers for kitchen or shop cabinets, and so on.

Important Notes

Downloadable plans are available in the My Account Section after purchase.

It looks like something I would enjoy making and working with. I would like my own layout and cutting pitch board. If I do a good, accurate job it should be great for a long time. Thanks so much for the plan.

i need to make a pantry cabinet to organize my kitchen & i'm getting too old for getting down on my knees & pulling everything out of the pan cabinet to get what I need so I need to make drawers for my pots & pans. That means dovetails hence the need for this jig. in the 1960's mom's uncle made her something similar on a smaller scale that he called an appliance garage where the shelves slide out.

It looks like something I would enjoy making and working with. I would like my own layout and cutting pitch board. If I do a good, accurate job it should be great for a long time. Thanks so much for the plan.

Beginning/learning about wood works, tools and jigs....with Xmas only six months away I have granddaughters, lovely daughters, beautiful daughter-in-laws and a wife. Jewelry boxes trinket boxes ..... Must get started asap

i need to make a pantry cabinet to organize my kitchen & i'm getting too old for getting down on my knees & pulling everything out of the pan cabinet to get what I need so I need to make drawers for my pots & pans. That means dovetails hence the need for this jig. in the 1960's mom's uncle made her something similar on a smaller scale that he called an appliance garage where the shelves slide out.

Beginning/learning about wood works, tools and jigs....with Xmas only six months away I have granddaughters, lovely daughters, beautiful daughter-in-laws and a wife. Jewelry boxes trinket boxes ..... Must get started asap

BEST ANSWER:The size is whatever you set them to be. You mark them out by hand and then cut the lines. Thus, they can be as wide or narrow as you want. Only the angle is fixed, by the angle set by the jig. The pattern calls for an 8 degree angle, but you can change that if you want to when you are making the jig. I highly recommend that you watch the video they have on using this jig.

BEST ANSWER:The size is whatever you set them to be. You mark them out by hand and then cut the lines. Thus, they can be as wide or narrow as you want. Only the angle is fixed, by the angle set by the jig. The pattern calls for an 8 degree angle, but you can change that if you want to when you are making the jig. I highly recommend that you watch the video they have on using this jig.

I made it in one afternoon. As is I couldn't use it, too bulky for my table saw. I modified it by cutting it in half lengthwise. added strip to cut to box it in. much easier to use two jigs. I am physically challenged by a stroke and limited to use of my right hand only. I have to do all my woodworking single handed. I accomplish everything I set my mind to.